castes (Meaning)
castes
a division of society based on differences of wealth, inherited rank or privilege, profession, occupation, or race, a specialized form (such as the worker of an ant or bee) of a polymorphic social insect that carries out a particular function in the colony, a specialized form of a social insect that carries out a particular purpose in the colony, social rank, the position conferred by caste standing, one of the hereditary social classes in Hinduism that restrict the occupation of their members and their association with the members of other castes, a system of rigid social stratification characterized by hereditary status, endogamy, and social barriers sanctioned by custom, law, or religion, a division of society based upon differences of wealth, rank, or occupation, one of the classes into which the Hindu people of India were formerly divided
Synonyms & Antonyms of castes
castes Sentence Examples
- The Indian caste system categorizes individuals into distinct social hierarchies based on their birth.
- Caste membership has implications for social interactions, marriage, and occupational choices.
- The caste system perpetuates inequalities and limits social mobility.
- The government has implemented measures to mitigate caste discrimination, but challenges persist.
- Inter-caste marriages challenge traditional norms and promote social harmony.
- Caste biases can influence access to education, healthcare, and employment opportunities.
- Caste consciousness is a complex issue with historical and societal roots.
- The endogamy rule within castes ensures that marriages occur within the same caste group.
- Caste systems exist in other societies around the world, but their characteristics may vary.
- The concept of caste is closely intertwined with cultural beliefs, religious practices, and economic structures.
FAQs About the word castes
a division of society based on differences of wealth, inherited rank or privilege, profession, occupation, or race, a specialized form (such as the worker of an
echelons,classes, levels, strata, ranks, folk, orders, folks,estates, places
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The Indian caste system categorizes individuals into distinct social hierarchies based on their birth.
Caste membership has implications for social interactions, marriage, and occupational choices.
The caste system perpetuates inequalities and limits social mobility.
The government has implemented measures to mitigate caste discrimination, but challenges persist.
